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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arby dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Arby's head and hops out.#TD#
Arby drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (0) Rua
Rua keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully.
Rua keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua controlling Arby's posture.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rua pulls Arby in close to his closed guard and prevents Arby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Arby trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Arby is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rua trying to control the position.
Arby sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Arby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rua for as long as he can get away with.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Rua managing to control the position.
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arby controls the pace.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua wants to sweep here but Arby controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Arby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arby trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Arby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arby is pushing down on Rua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rua is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Rua is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arby is pushing down on Rua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rua is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arby is looking to advance position but Rua won't allow it. #T7#
Arby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rua wants to control but Arby passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (5) vs (0) Rua
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working. #SUB#
Arby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rua is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom. #T9#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arby happy to just control the position for now.
Arby trying to control the position but Rua is working away. #T11#
Arby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Rua tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position. #T13#
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arby off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arby (5) vs (4) Rua
Arby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rua.
#SUB2#
Arby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rua not allowing Arby to control his hands.
Rua looking to hold on to the position here but Arby rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Rua looking to sit in guard and control but Arby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (7) vs (4) Rua
Arby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arby continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Katelynn Arby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.#CL#
Suarez forces Arby back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Suarez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez looking to control but Arby passes into half guard.
#T1#
Arby trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Arby is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Arby is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Arby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Arby moves into full mount! Suarez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Arby
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Arby trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.#T3#
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Arby looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez wants to control but Arby is having none of it.#T4#
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez gets full guard.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Arby
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Suarez wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Arby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (9) Arby
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Arby avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Arby moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (12) Arby#T7#
Arby slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Suarez is really stuck here.
Arby controls the position.
Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Arby won't let him.
Arby is trying to control but Suarez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Suarez tries to control Arby's body but Arby pushes him off. Suarez squirms to his side and now Arby has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (15) Arby
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Arby breaks the grip.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Arby has good solid back control here.
Suarez is really stuck here.
#T9#
Suarez surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Suarez tries to escape but Arby has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Arby tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Arby avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Arby looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Arby is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suarez is surviving well by controlling Arby's body position as best he can.
Arby controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Suarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez keeping control of the position.
Arby prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Arby is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Arby sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Arby is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arby to get the leverage.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Arby from advancing to side control.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Suarez is not content to let Arby control the position.
Arby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suarez trying to control but Arby postures up.
Arby wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Arby content to control rather than advance.
Suarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arby wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez is looking to control Arby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 15 to 0.
A relieved looking Katelynn Arby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Arby.
I was talking to Arby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arby shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arby misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rua tries for a takedown but Arby manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Rua gets control of Arby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arby controlling from the top position.
Arby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Arby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there. #T2#
Arby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua is trying to control the position but Arby postures up. #T3#
Arby looking to pass the guard.
Rua has his hands on Arby's head, controlling the position.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #T4#
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rua controls Arby momentarily but Arby frees himself.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (3) vs (0) Rua
Rua tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby controlling from side mount.
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Arby trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Rua tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position. #T8#
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position.
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Arby taking a breather here. #T9#
Rua is not content to let Arby control the position.
Rua is trying to control Arby's posture but Arby avoids it.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Arby prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position. #T11#
Arby is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
Arby trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Arby prevents Rua from improving his position.
Arby is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Arby is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arby is working away from the top position though.
Arby is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Katelynn Arby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arby. #TD#
Arby shoots in and gets a takedown into O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (0) O Reilly
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
Arby looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly is trying to hold Arby in close to prevent damage but Arby has managed to pass into half guard.
O Reilly moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Arby slips nicely into half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Arby is keeping busy.
O Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Arby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
O Reilly trying to get back to full guard but Arby takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (5) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to improve his position but instead Arby has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arby (8) vs (0) O Reilly
Arby is not going to allow O Reilly to sit and survive in this position.
O Reilly turns into Arby and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (8) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Arby is retaining full guard. #T3#
Arby looking to control.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (8) vs (5) O Reilly#SUB2#
O Reilly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arby wants to control but O Reilly postures up.#T4##SUB2#
O Reilly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arby can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
O Reilly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Reilly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arby is being controlled here. #T5#
O Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arby (8) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Arby tries to lock up and control but O Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
O Reilly is working for a guillotine from mount but Arby frees his head quite easily.
Arby holds on for dear life, controlling O Reilly's posture momentarily.
O Reilly trying to control but Arby is having none of it. #T6#
Arby tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Arby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arby wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
#SUB2#
O Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Arby defends the submission attempt.
O Reilly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (8) vs (10) O Reilly#T7#
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arby can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arby keeps working.
O Reilly controlling the position.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arby keeps working. #T9#
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but Arby denies him.
O Reilly working away.#SUB2#
O Reilly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
O Reilly swings around for an armbar but Arby sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (10) vs (10) O Reilly
O Reilly pulls Arby in to control the position. #T10#
O Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (10) vs (12) O Reilly
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Arby to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arby looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but O Reilly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Arby is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard.
O Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arby! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (10) vs (15) O Reilly
Arby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Arby is working away. #T11##SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
Arby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Arby to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Arby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (12) vs (15) O Reilly
O Reilly is trying to keep Arby in close.
Arby won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here. #T13#
Arby trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Reilly has his foot on Arby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arby works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
O Reilly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arby has picked O Reilly up and slammed him! O Reilly can't keep hold of the triangle and Arby manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (15) vs (15) O Reilly
Arby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
O Reilly tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position.
Arby controls the position from side control.#T14#
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Arby trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and O Reilly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
O Reilly wins on points by 16 to 15.
An out of breath Patty O Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 61 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arby (0) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position but Arby is working away.
Arby wants to control but Petersen postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arby stops Petersen from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.#T1#
Petersen trying to control the position but Arby is working away.
Arby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Arby is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen slows the pace down.
Arby struggling a bit here.#T2#
Arby is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Petersen wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Arby is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby is trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arby keeps working. #T3#
Petersen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arby! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arby (0) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arby prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Arby is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Arby is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen trying to control but Arby is having none of it.
Arby is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen tries to take Arby's back but instead Arby uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Petersen is keen to just control but Arby is a slippery customer.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Arby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arby is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen trying to control the action but Arby is working from the bottom.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Arby is working away.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Arby defends it.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (0) vs (9) Petersen#T7#
Arby is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arby is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Arby prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
Arby is trying to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Arby is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Arby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arby keeps working.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arby tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Arby trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
#T10#
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arby gets full guard.
Arby trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Arby looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petersen has picked Arby up and slammed him! Arby can't keep hold of the triangle and Petersen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (0) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen tries to advance position but instead Arby slips a leg back in to half guard. #T12#
Arby wants to get back to full guard.
Arby trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Arby is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Arby is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (12) Petersen
Arby trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen looking to control.
#T14#
Arby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arby postures up.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (14) Petersen
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Arby defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Conald Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 48 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arby shoots in for a takedown but Esteves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Esteves shoots in and gets a takedown into Arby's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Arby
Esteves postures up.
Esteves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby is pulling down on Esteves's head. It's preventing any offense from Esteves, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Esteves content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arby trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving. #T2#
Arby has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Arby looking to control.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arby is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (2) Arby#T3#
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arby wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Arby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Esteves working a defensive guard but Arby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (5) Arby
Esteves wants to control but Arby postures up.#T4#
Arby wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Arby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esteves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves is trying to improve his position.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arby's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Arby! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Esteves has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Katelynn Arby!
After winning the bout, Katelynn Arby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arby feints and as Peieira raises his hands in defense, Arby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (0) vs (2) Arby
Peieira is trying to keep Arby in close.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Peieira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arby escapes and throws Peieira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (0) vs (5) Arby
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Peieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Peieira is looking for a sweep.
Peieira is being controlled here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peieira is looking for a sweep.
Arby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peieira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Arby working away.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Peieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peieira is trying to control Arby's posture but Arby avoids it.
Peieira manages to get back to half guard.
Arby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #T3#
Arby not doing much here.
Peieira is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Arby seems content to control.
It looks like Arby might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Peieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby is keen to just control but Peieira is a slippery customer.
Arby is just content to waste time from the top position. Peieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peieira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (5) Arby
Arby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Arby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira is looking to advance position but Arby has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Peieira (2) vs (9) Arby
Arby takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (2) vs (12) Arby
Arby not allowing Peieira to control his hands. #T6#
Arby slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Peieira right now.
Arby trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peieira doesn't escape.
Arby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Arby controlling well, preventing Peieira from escaping the position.
Peieira trying to control the position but Arby manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Peieira just trying to survive but Arby is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Arby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Peieira can't escape the position.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Arby avoiding Peieira 's attempts to control his hands.
Arby wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Peieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Arby gets his hands free. #T9#
Arby keeps control of the position as Peieira tries to break free.
Peieira staying busy and making it hard for Arby to control.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Arby won't let him.
What can Peieira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peieira can't escape the position.
#T10#
Arby keeps control of the position easily here as Peieira tries to buck him off.
Arby controlling well, preventing Peieira from escaping the position.
Peieira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Arby wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Peieira rolls, trying to escape but Arby keeps control of the position.
Peieira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arby.
Arby is trying to stick to Peieira's back but Peieira is turning into Arby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (4) vs (12) Arby#T11#
Peieira wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Arby is pulling down on Peieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Peieira, at least for the moment.
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby controlling the position.
Peieira trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
Arby seems keen to control Peieira's posture.
Peieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Well,Peieira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Arby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Arby has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Arby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (4) vs (14) Arby#SUB#
Peieira is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily.
Arby is looking to pass into half guard but Peieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (6) vs (14) Arby
Arby looking for a sweep. Not yet Arby, not yet. #T14#
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Arby is retaining full guard.
Peieira trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Peieira is really struggling to control Arby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arby looking for a sweep. Not yet Arby, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Arby is trying to keep Peieira in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 14 to 6.
Katelynn Arby thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arby looks for a takedown but Vernon sprawls well.#TD#
Arby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vernon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Arby
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arby is keeping the position for now.
Arby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arby pulls Vernon in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby wants to hit a sweep here but Vernon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arby there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Arby
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon tries to take his opponent's back but Arby turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (5) vs (2) Arby#T1#
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Arby is proving a slippery customer.
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arby is looking to advance position but Vernon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (9) vs (2) Arby
Vernon avoids the attempt from Arby to control.#T2#
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arby tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.#T3#
Arby is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vernon working for a submission but Arby is keeping him at bay.
Vernon looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arby tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Arby is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Vernon controlling the position easily from mount.
Vernon tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Vernon tries to take Arby's back but instead Arby uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (12) vs (2) Arby#T5#
Vernon looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arby stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vernon tries to take his opponent's back but Arby turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (4) Arby
Arby postures up.
#T6#
Arby wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Arby controlling him for the moment.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (14) vs (4) Arby
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arby swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Vernon stands and throws Arby's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (4) Arby
Arby is not content to let Vernon control the position.
What's Arby going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Arby! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (17) vs (6) Arby#T8#
Arby wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Arby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (9) Arby
Vernon prevents Arby from taking his back.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Arby wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Arby won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon is trying to control the position but Arby postures up.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Arby has passed into half guard.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vernon wants to sweep but Arby has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (12) Arby
Vernon wants to control but Arby postures up.
Vernon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (19) vs (12) Arby
Arby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Arby is defending well.
Arby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Vernon trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Arby working a defensive guard here.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.#T13#
Arby is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Arby keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Arby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vernon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (19) vs (14) Arby
Arby stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#T14#
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Arby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arby wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon has a hand on Arby's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arby takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (19) vs (17) Arby
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Arby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arby fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 19 to 17.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O Reilly clinches up against the ropes.
O Reilly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arby.
#TD#
O Reilly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Arby
O Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arby being controlled here, momentarily.
Arby controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arby looking for a sweep. Not yet Arby, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Reilly is looking to pass into half guard but Arby pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arby is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (2) Arby
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Arby passes into half guard.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arby is looking for a kimura here.
O Reilly is looking to control Arby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Arby is controlling well.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Arby sits in half guard. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. O Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
Arby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Reilly looking to control.
O Reilly has Arby pulled in close to control his posture.
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Arby forces his way into half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Arby is keeping busy.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly wants to control the action here but instead Arby manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (5) Arby
O Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Arby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Arby fails to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Arby seems content to control.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
O Reilly is not content to let Arby control the position.
O Reilly trying to control but Arby postures up.
Arby wants to take a breather but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
O Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Reilly.
O Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Arby postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arby preventing the sweep.
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
O Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Arby is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly is looking to sweep but instead, Arby has passed into half guard.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but O Reilly defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Arby is controlling the pace.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
O Reilly is holding on to half guard well.
Arby controlling the action here. #T8#
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby wants to pass to mount but O Reilly is defending the position.
O Reilly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
O Reilly wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Arby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arby is pressing down on O Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Reilly is holding on for now.
O Reilly is trying to control but can't.
O Reilly keeping hold of Arby's head, controlling as best he can.
Arby is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.#T10#
Arby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Arby is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Arby passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (8) Arby
O Reilly is not content to let Arby control the position.
O Reilly struggling a bit here.#T11#
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.
O Reilly wants to control but Arby postures up.
O Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Arby postures up.
Arby controlling the action here.#T12#
O Reilly is trying to control but can't.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
O Reilly is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arby is trying to control. O Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Arby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arby wants to free his trapped foot but O Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly wants to control but Arby is keeping busy.
#T14#
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
Arby looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly is controlling Arby's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is trying to hold Arby in close to prevent damage but Arby has managed to pass into half guard.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Katelynn Arby made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Arby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Katelynn Arby has been cut.
Arby fails with the takedown
letting Kyrvänsyylä counter with a right hand.
Katelynn Arby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyrvänsyylä lands with a nice body kick.
Arby tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyrvänsyylä as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katelynn Arby.
Arby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arby at a distance.
Arby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kyrvänsyylä's waist but Kyrvänsyylä gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arby off to one side.
Arby has his takedown stuffed
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a right hand to the body.
Arby looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a hook to the body. Arby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyrvänsyylä with a hook.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
Arby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä defends it well.
Arby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kyrvänsyylä lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arby.
Arby dodges the punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä.
Arby has his takedown stuffed
and Kyrvänsyylä cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä circles away.
Arby has a takedown stuffed.
Arby shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well. He's pushed Arby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries to sprawl but Arby drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sprawl N Brawl, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyrvänsyylä has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to stand up here but Arby is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Arby blocks a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Arby moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä leaves Arby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kyrvänsyylä defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arby.
It looked like Kyrvänsyylä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a low kick but Arby avoids it.
Arby has his takedown stuffed
and Kyrvänsyylä makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arby fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyrvänsyylä misses the target.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Arby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arby tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä circles away easily
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrvänsyylä swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arby.
Arby shoots in and drives through. Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well.
Arby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arby manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katelynn Arby's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Arby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyrvänsyylä tries to avoid it but Arby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyrvänsyylä to the ground. Kyrvänsyylä escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kyrvänsyylä to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyrvänsyylä jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyrvänsyylä displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arby.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katelynn Arby.
Arby misses with a takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arby misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Kyrvänsyylä drops Arby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Arby looks back up at him and smiles so Kyrvänsyylä waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Arby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arby misses with a takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Arby out cold! What a finish! Kyrvänsyylä is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Arby is trying to get an arm triangle but Abner is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arby is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Abner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arby's best efforts.
Abner trying to hold on to Arby's head to control him but Arby postures up.
#T1#
Arby is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abner gets back to full guard.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arby preventing the sweep.
Arby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Arby defends easily.
#SUB#
Arby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arby content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Arby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abner wants to get back to his feet but Arby is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Arby has a takedown stuffed.
Arby has a takedown stuffed.
Abner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Abner tries to sprawl but Arby drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arby controlling the action here.#SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura here.
Abner wants to control but Arby is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arby passes the guard and advances to mount!
Abner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abner is squirming around, avoiding Arby's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Abner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arby. #SUB#
Arby working for a guillotine from mount but Abner is in no mood to give up.
Abner tries to lock up and control but Arby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arby controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Arby working for a submission but Abner is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katelynn Arby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice combination there by Abner.
#CUT2#It looks like Katelynn Arby has been cut.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abner as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Arby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abner did well to prevent Arby getting side control.
Abner is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Arby is working for a submission of some sort.
Abner is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Arby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Abner tries to kick Arby off but Arby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arby is keen to just control but Abner is a slippery customer.
Arby trying to control the pace.
Abner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arby won't allow Abner to get back to his feet.
Arby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arby moves away from the strike by Abner.
Arby shoots for a double leg takedown but Abner sprawls well. He's pushed Arby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arby closes the distance and clinches up with Abner, looking for a takedown. Arby pushes Abner against the cage but Abner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abner as he jumps to the side.
As Arby backs off Abner throws a huge counter combo but Arby manages to avoid it all.
Katelynn Arby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Abner.
Arby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arby has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arby. #TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arby prevents Abner from getting back to his feet.
Abner is trying to control the position but Arby postures up.
Arby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abner for as long as he can get away with.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Katelynn Arby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Abner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arby controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abner throws a hook but Arby blocks it.
Arby fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arby gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katelynn Arby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Abner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abner avoids it really well and circles away.
Abner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arby has time to react.
Abner stuffs the takedown.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abner as he avoids it easily.
Abner counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arby.
Abner unleashes a big counter combination but Arby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arby.
Arby dives in and grabs Abner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abner pushes down on Arby's head and hops out.
Arby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arby somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Arby does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abner as he jumps to the side.
Abner lands a head kick. Arby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Abner. #KD2#
Abner lands a big head kick that sends Arby tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves Arby back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Arby is rocked!
Abner tries a low kick but Arby avoids it.
Oh Arby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arby closes the distance and clinches up with Abner, looking for a takedown. Arby pushes Abner against the cage but Abner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arby seems to have got his legs back now.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abner as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner misses with a low kick as Arby jumps back.
Uncle Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arby circles away quickly and effectively.
Arby blocks the body kick.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
Abner keeps Arby at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Abner lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Arby can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Abner and Arby drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Abner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Abner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Uncle Abner thanked Glomco Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 55: Mfer vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Arby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arby is thwarting Babel's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arby seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Babel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Arby is tapping! Great win for Babel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Babel!
A very excited looking Nino Babel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Real finds it's way through Arby's defenses.
Arby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Real pinned against the cage. Real gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Real on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arby fails with the takedown.
Arby fails with the takedown.
DA Real has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katelynn Arby.#TD2#
Arby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Arby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Real doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby prevents Real from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Real has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Arby is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Real has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Real sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Arby is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Real has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arby is working away from the top position though.
Real controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Arby has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Real defend it? Arby steps over the head and cranks it - Real is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Arby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
A very excited looking Katelynn Arby rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 37: Sokol vs Sterling
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Arby avoids the body shot from Havran.
#TD#
Arby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Havran is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arby asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Arby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Arby is trying to get an arm triangle but Havran is defending well.
Havran wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Havran bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Havran throws a shot from downtown. Arby moves away and avoids it.
Arby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Havran misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arby or perhaps it was just good defense by Havran, which made it look bad.
Havran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Arby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arby stops Havran from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arby trying to control but Havran is working from the bottom.
Havran wants to stand and escape but Arby is having none of it.
Arby wants to control from the top but Havran keeps moving.
Arby prevents Havran from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Arby is looking to advance position but Havran has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Havran avoids the attempt from Arby to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Havran get's back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Havran as Arby shoots in.
Havran leaves Arby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arby moves away from the strike by Havran.
Arby shoots in but no luck this time.
Arby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arby somewhat.
Arby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Havran circles away.
Arby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havran tries to avoid it but Arby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havran to the ground. Havran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Arby shoots in and gets a takedown into Havran's guard.#T3#
Havran keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully.
Havran is looking to stand up but Arby isn't so interested in that idea.
Havran is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Arby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Havran wants to stand up but Arby is controlling him.
Arby wants to pass the guard but Havran is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havran throws out the jab.
Havran looks to land a left hand but Arby moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Havran.
Nice shot by Havran.
Arby looks for a takedown but Havran sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havran, as that shot connected.
A cross from Havran lands.
Arby darts in looking for a takedown but Havran gets double underhooks and turns Arby into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Havran fails to land.
Arby is trying to pull guard but Havran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havran.
Havran lands with a left to the head.
Havran lands with a light punch inside.
Arby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havran just leaning against Arby, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
That's time! Arby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arby avoids the body shot from Havran.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havran as he avoids it easily.
Havran leaves Arby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Havran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Havran enables Arby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Havran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Havran uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Arby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Havran is trying to defend but Arby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Havran tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Arby manages to move to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Arby looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Havran is controlling Arby 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T1##SU2#
Havran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arby, up you get!
Havran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arby shoots in for a double leg but Havran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Havran lands.
Arby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havran has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Havran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Havran fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arby moves away from the strike by Havran.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havran! But no joy.
Gabriel Havran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Havran misses with a wild body shot.
Arby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Havran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arby scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Arby scores with a takedown into Havran's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully.
Arby pushes down on Havran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arby is keen to just control but Havran is a slippery customer.
Havran is trying to stand back up but Arby is controlling him
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but Havran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arby trying to mount his opponent but Havran defends it.
Havran tries to kick Arby off but Arby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Arby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Havran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arby. #T3#
Havran wants to stand back up but Arby manages to pass into side control.
Arby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Havran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Havran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katelynn Arby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Havran is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Arby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havran, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Arby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Arby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arby looking to control but instead Havran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Havran misses the shot to the body.
Arby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havran tries to avoid it but Arby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havran to the ground. Havran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Havran misses with a looping left.
Arby attempts a counter takedown but Havran avoids it well and moves away.
Arby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Katelynn Arby has been cut.
Havran throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Arby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havran, who protects the arm well.
Havran is not content to let Arby control the position. #ES2#
Havran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Havran napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Havran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Havran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arby.
Arby shoots for a takedown but Havran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havran swings for the body but Arby moves out of range.
Havran stuffs the takedown attempt from Arby. Arby gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Arby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Havran!
Havran throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Havran's waist but Havran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arby off to one side.
Havran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arby was well out of range. Poor timing from Havran.
Nice cross by Havran.
Havran throws a big shot that misses.
Havran misses with a body shot.
Arby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havran but Havran pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Havran there.
Havran throws a hook but Arby avoids it easily.
Havran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arby on the side of the head.
Havran misses with a looping left.
Arby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Arby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arby stops Havran from getting back to his feet.
Arby is keen to just control but Havran is a slippery customer.
Arby performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arby trying to work for an americana but Havran has managed to regain full guard.
#T3#
Arby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arby wants to free his trapped foot but Havran is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Havran has one foot on Arby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Arby.
Arby shoots in but Havran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Havran - just one landing.
Arby tries for a takedown but Havran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arby darts in looking for a takedown but Havran gets double underhooks and turns Arby into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Havran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Havran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havran smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Havran.
Gabriel Havran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havran fails to land with a series of punches.
Arby fails with a takedown attempt.
Havran misses with a hook.
Arby misses with a takedown attempt - Havran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Havran scores with the left hand. Arby knows he should have avoided that one.
Havran looks to score with a jab to the body but Arby is just out of range.
Havran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arby staying out of range there.
Arby shoots for a takedown but Havran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gabriel Havran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havran missing with a left hand there. Arby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katelynn Arby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Arby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Havran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Havran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Havran! |
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Event:
DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Arby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romanow defends well and Arby ends up having to push Romanow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arby is trying to pull guard but Romanow has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Arby manages to pull guard.
Arby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romanow is in close to Arby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanow stopping the sweep attempt from Arby.
Arby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romanow postures up in Arby's guard and throws a big left but Arby blocks it.
Arby wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanow stands up over Arby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby is controlling Romanow's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romanow is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Romanow working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Romanow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romanow forces his way into half guard.
Arby taking some punishment here, with Romanow in his half guard.
Romanow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arby trying to control here.
Arby is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Romanow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arby defends it well.
Romanow is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arby trying to control but Romanow postures up.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romanow lands with a punch from half guard.
Arby is trying to control but can't.
Arby is staying active underneath Romanow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romanow slips a nice elbow through Arby's hands, connecting with Arby's forehead.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romanow prevents Arby from improving his position.
Arby trying to control but Romanow postures up.
Romanow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arby wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy.
#T3#
Romanow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arby is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romanow lands with a punch from half guard.
Romanow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arby is trying to get back to full guard.
Arby manages to get to full guard.
Romanow throwing strikes from guard but Arby blocks nicely.
Arby wants to sweep here but Romanow controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Romanow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow postures up and lands a big shot to Arby's brow.
Arby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Arby passes to side control.
Romanow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Arby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romanow is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Arby misses with a takedown attempt - Romanow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romanow's waist but Romanow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arby off to one side.
Romanow lands a nice shot that snaps Arby's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Romanow. No joy for Arby on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Romanow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Romanow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Romanow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arby is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Romanow jumps into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arby is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romanow off and has taken his back!
Romanow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romanow tries to escape but Arby has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Arby tightening his grip on Romanow, looking for the choke.
Romanow can't escape the position.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Romanow showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Arby is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Romanow is defending well though. Arby let's go of the attempt for now.
Romanow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura but Romanow is defending well.
Arby is pressing down on Romanow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romanow is holding on for now.
Romanow is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romanow wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romanow is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romanow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arby's back!
Romanow lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Romanow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
I really don't envy Arby right now.
#T3#
Romanow is trying to stick to Arby's back but Arby is turning into Romanow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Romanow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arby.
Marcel Romanow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romanow trying to control the position.
Romanow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Romanow wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Romanow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arby is pushing down on Romanow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romanow is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura but Romanow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arby to get the leverage. #SUB#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romanow sees it coming and defends easily.
Arby prevents Romanow from improving his position.
Romanow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romanow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romanow regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Romanow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arby defends it easily.#SUB#
Arby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Katelynn Arby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Romanow misses with a hook.
Arby defending well as Romanow loads up on a big left hand.
Arby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romanow pinned against the cage. Romanow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arby tries for a takedown but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Katelynn Arby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow stuffs the takedown attempt from Arby. Arby gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Arby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romanow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position. #T1#
Arby working away.#SUB#
Arby goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Romanow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arby but great work by Romanow.
Romanow working away.
Romanow lands a few punches from side control.
Romanow lands a nice forearm strike.
Arby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romanow looks up at the clock and then as Arby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Romanow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arby is trying to get back to half guard.
Romanow working the body and head with strikes.
Arby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romanow connects with a decent elbow.
Arby can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Romanow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romanow working the ground and pound.
Romanow scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romanow trying to control the action but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Romanow wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Arby gets back to full guard.
Romanow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Arby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romanow's guard. #REVR#
Arby looking to pass the guard.
Romanow looking to control.
Romanow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arby's guard. #REVB#
Arby is adopting a defensive guard.
Arby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arby seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Romanow with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Romanow won't allow Arby to sweep him here.
Romanow connects with a couple of short punches.
Romanow preventing the sweep.
Arby has momentary wrist control but Romanow slips an elbow through the middle.
Arby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Romanow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romanow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Romanow!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Romanow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mjölnir as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Arby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mjölnir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Arby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mjölnir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mjölnir has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mjölnir has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Arby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mjölnir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Arby is trying to get an arm triangle but Mjölnir is defending well. #SUB#
Arby has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mjölnir is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Arby yanks on the arm and Mjölnir is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Arby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
Katelynn Arby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Arby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luu quickly recovers to half guard.
Luu pushes Arby off but Arby dives into side control.
#SUB#
Arby tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. #SUB#
Arby tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. #SUB#
Arby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Arby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arby prevents Luu from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Arby has hold of Luu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Luu seems comfortable defending it but Arby has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Luu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Luu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Arby couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
Katelynn Arby decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
DC 9: The Potato vs Orr
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Arby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havran defends it nicely.
Arby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arby staying out of range there.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havran as he avoids it easily.
Havran misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Arby drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Havran pushes Arby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Arby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Havran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arby's guard! Nice work there by Havran!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havran wanted to stand there but Arby had control of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Arby wants to sweep here but Havran controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arby wants to sweep but no luck.
Arby has a closed guard, preventing Havran from standing up. #SU2#
Havran stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Havran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arby fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Havran tests Arby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Havran stuffs the takedown attempt from Arby. Arby gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Havran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arby was well out of range. Poor timing from Havran.
Havran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Arby scores with a takedown into Havran's guard.#SUB#
Arby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Havran is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Havran has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Arby has his foot on Havran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Havran works his way back into a safe position though.
Arby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arby looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Havran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Havran seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Arby tries to get to full guard but Havran has control of the leg. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Havran wants to stand but Arby has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Arby wants to improve his position but Havran is controlling well.
#SU2#
Havran decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Arby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Havran quickly recovers to half guard.
Arby is looking to advance position but Havran won't allow it.
Havran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Havran defends it well. #SUB#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Havran wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Arby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Havran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arby. #SUB#
Arby wants to work for an arm triangle but Havran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Arby is trying to work for a kimura but Havran is defending well.
Arby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Havran tries to bum rush Arby with a series of wild strikes but Arby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Havran gets caught flat footed, as Arby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havran is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Havran manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Arby tries to pull guard but Havran won't allow it.
A short right from Havran on the inside.
Havran tries to work over Arby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havran smiles and moves away.
Arby moves out of range of the strikes.
Arby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Havran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arby scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Katelynn Arby has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katelynn Arby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arby shoots for a double leg takedown but Havran sprawls well. He's pushed Arby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havran! But no joy.#T1#
Arby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arby feinted with a counter takedown.
Havran missing with a left hand there. Arby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havran avoids it really well and circles away.
Havran lands with a straight right. Arby didn't see that one coming.
Arby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Havran as he jumps to the side.
Havran lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arby slips under a jab.
Arby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Havran's waist but Havran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arby off to one side.
Arby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havran.
Arby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arby shoots for a double leg takedown but Havran sprawls well. He's pushed Arby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arby misses with a takedown attempt - Havran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Havran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Havran has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Arby slips under a jab.#T2#
Havran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havran.
Havran scores with a body shot.
Havran lands a slapping body shot.
Gabriel Havran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havran looks to land a right hand but Arby moved out of range.#KD2#
Havran drops Arby with a beautiful combination! Arby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Havran is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Arby is rocked!
Havran lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Arby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arby is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Havran doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Arby crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Arby's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Havran! |
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Event:
LAFC FN 10
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Shewmaker. No joy for Arby on that attempt.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab.
Arby shoots in looking for a takedown. Shewmaker tries to sprawl out of it but Arby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shewmaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shewmaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Arby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Shewmaker. No joy for Arby on that attempt.
Steven Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katelynn Arby.
A cross from Shewmaker lands.
Shewmaker swings for the body but Arby moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Arby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shewmaker gets full guard.#SUB#
Shewmaker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arby has picked Shewmaker up and slammed him! Shewmaker can't keep hold of the triangle and Arby manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Arby has hold of Shewmaker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shewmaker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arby cranks the arm and Shewmaker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shewmaker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Katelynn Arby!
Katelynn Arby decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AFC 10: Adlehyde vs Morrison
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Arby darts in looking for a takedown but Bowy gets double underhooks and turns Arby into the cage. #TD2#
Arby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bowy controlling the position for now.
Arby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowy sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowy wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bowy is trying to stand back up but Arby is controlling him
#T1#
Arby wants to pass the guard but Bowy is defending well.
Arby is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Arby is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bowy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby!
After the fight, Katelynn Arby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AFC 8: Bone vs Regulator
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Brazil swings for the body but Arby moves out of range.
Brazil tries to close the distance and clinch but Arby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brazil misses with a looping right.#TD#
Arby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brazil quickly recovers to half guard.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Brazil defends it.
Arby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brazil!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arby forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Arby looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Brazil taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katelynn Arby!
Katelynn Arby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Arby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#TD#
Arby scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Arby is having none of it.
Arby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Arby stops Johnson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Arby is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Arby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arby takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Johnson tries to escape but Arby is in control.
Johnson is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is pushing Arby's head away, looking to escape. Arby manages to hold on to the position though.
Arby controls the position.#T2#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Arby drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arby.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Arby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is pushing Arby's head away, looking to escape. Arby manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Johnson tries to escape back to his feet but Arby has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Johnson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Johnson is tapping! Arby saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katelynn Arby!
After the fight, Katelynn Arby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Terje Warholm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arby is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Warholm's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warholm (0) vs (2) Arby
Warholm is trying to control but can't.
Arby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arby prevents Warholm from improving his position.
Warholm manages to get to full guard.
Warholm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm controlling the position.
Arby preventing the sweep. #T1#
Arby trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Warholm trying to control the position here.
Arby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Arby wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully.
Arby looking to pass the guard.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Warholm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warholm (2) vs (2) Arby
Arby keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass.
Arby being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warholm passes into half guard.
Arby trying to control but Warholm postures up.
#T5#
Arby is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Arby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warholm is keen to just control but Arby is a slippery customer.#T6#
Arby wants to get back to full guard.
Warholm is keen to just control but Arby is a slippery customer.
Warholm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Warholm works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (5) vs (2) Arby
Warholm is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Arby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arby tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Arby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Warholm wants to pass the guard but Arby is defending well.
Arby tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Arby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warholm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warholm's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warholm (5) vs (6) Arby
Warholm tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Warholm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Warholm wants to get back to full guard but Arby has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Warholm (5) vs (9) Arby
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warholm is looking to escape. #T10#
Arby prevents Warholm from getting the reversal.
Arby controlling his opponent.
Warholm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arby is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.
Warholm wants to improve his position but Arby is controlling well.
#T11#
Warholm is working hard here to advance position.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Arby is very close to passing his half guard.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Arby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arby is keen to just control but Warholm is a slippery customer.#T12#
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arby trying to control from half guard but Warholm is working away.
Arby controlling the pace.
It looks like Arby might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Warholm's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Warholm trying to control here.
#T13#
Warholm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arby postures up.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
Warholm has control of Arby's left arm, preventing Arby from doing any damage.
Warholm trying to control the position.
#T14#
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm has Arby pulled in close to control his posture.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 9 to 5.
Katelynn Arby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Terje Warholm was interviewed post fight and said 'You got me. Good roll, buddy. '. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Couceiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (0) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
Arby being controlled here, momentarily.
Couceiro stands and throws Arby's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (0) vs (5) Couceiro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby is letting Couceiro control him for a moment. #T1#
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arby seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.
Couceiro tries to move to mount but Arby blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Couceiro controlling from side mount.
It looks like Couceiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Arby stops Couceiro from passing to mount. #T3#
Arby seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.
Couceiro working away.
Couceiro is staying tight to Arby's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arby is trying to get back to half guard.
Couceiro wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Arby is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it.
Arby tries to buck Couceiro off but Couceiro is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Couceiro stalls from top position.
Arby is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Arby is not content to let Couceiro control the position. #T5#
Couceiro controls the position from side control.
Arby is not content to let Couceiro control the position. #T6#
Arby stops Couceiro from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arby is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
Couceiro works to advance to full mount. Arby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arby (0) vs (7) Couceiro#T7#
Couceiro tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
Arby is trying desperately to improve position.
Arby has given up his back. Will we see Couceiro going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arby (0) vs (10) Couceiro
Couceiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Couceiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Couceiro controlling the position well here. Arby rolled but Couceiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Arby staying busy and making it hard for Couceiro to control.
Couceiro biding his time, controlling Arby.
Arby tries to escape the position.
Couceiro not allowing Arby to control his hands. #T10#
Arby is really stuck here.
Arby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Couceiro's guard. Nice work there by Arby.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (10) Couceiro
Couceiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Couceiro trying to control the position here.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Let's hope that Couceiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is controlling Arby's posture.#T12#
Couceiro wants to hit a sweep here but Arby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Couceiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (5) vs (10) Couceiro
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Arby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couceiro tries to hold on but Arby postures up.
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Couceiro wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.
Couceiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Couceiro is squirming around, avoiding Arby's attempts to control the action.
Arby prevents Couceiro from getting the reversal.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount.
Arby prevents Couceiro from getting the reversal.#T14#
Arby avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Couceiro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Arby wants to take Couceiro's back here but Couceiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 10 to 5.
Xandao Couceiro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warrior Fight Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arby looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Arby drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (0) Dominguez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dominguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arby has Dominguez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (2) Dominguez#SUB#
Arby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
It looks like Dominguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Arby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Arby is controlling Dominguez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Arby is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Arby is defending the position. #T3#
Arby is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arby wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Arby defending well.
Arby trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Arby tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Arby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arby wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.#T4#
Dominguez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Arby is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arby (2) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dominguez is hanging on to Arby's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dominguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Arby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dominguez not allowing Arby to control his hands. #T5#
Arby tries to escape but Dominguez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dominguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Arby pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Arby right now.
Arby trying to control the action but Dominguez just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Arby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dominguez. #T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dominguez controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Arby is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dominguez avoiding Arby 's attempts to control his hands.
Arby tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Arby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dominguez. #T7#
Arby trying to control the hands but Dominguez won't let him.
Arby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dominguez.
Dominguez has the hooks in. Arby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arby tries to escape but Dominguez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dominguez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Arby rolls, trying to escape but Dominguez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arby is defending well though. Dominguez let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Arby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dominguez has good solid back control here.
Arby has hold of Dominguez's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T9#
Dominguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Arby is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dominguez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Arby is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Dominguez!
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bennett drives through and clinches with Arby against the cage.
#TD2#
Bennett manages to pull guard.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Arby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arby has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Arby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arby works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arby has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arby to get the leverage.
Arby trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well.
Bennett is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arby is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Arby uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (3) vs (0) Bennett
Arby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Arby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bennett's thigh. Bennett counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Arby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bennett has an active guard here but Arby has managed to pass into half guard.
Arby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arby is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Arby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Arby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Arby eventually gives up the hold.
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Arby is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Arby.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Arby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is pressing down on Arby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arby has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bennett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arby's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arby (3) vs (4) Bennett#T8##SUB2#
Bennett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Arby showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Arby showing good submission defense here.
Bennett is not going to allow Arby to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arby breaks Bennett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (5) vs (4) Bennett#T9#
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily.
Arby controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby passes into half guard. #T10#
Arby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #SUB#
Arby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Arby eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Arby wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby stalling.
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Arby wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Arby is working for a submission of some sort.
Arby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (8) vs (4) Bennett
Arby content just to control the position here.
Bennett regains half guard.#T13#
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looks winded!#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Arby trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Arby.
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Arby seems content to control.
Arby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arby wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Arby is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Katelynn Arby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arby feints and as Bright raises his hands in defense, Arby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (0) vs (2) Arby
Arby wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Arby is stalling in the full guard.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Arby
Arby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright is looking to pass into half guard but Arby pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arby is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Arby#T1#
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (4) Arby
Bright pushes down on Arby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Arby is looking to control Bright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arby avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Arby is defending well.
Arby is not content to let Bright control the position.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arby is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arby sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bright is stalling here. Arby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (4) vs (8) Arby
Arby trying to control the position but Bright is working away. #T4#
Bright struggling a bit here.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arby is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Arby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (8) Arby#T5#
Arby trying to keep a closed guard but Bright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arby dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (10) Arby
Bright keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (10) Arby#T6##SUB2#
Arby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Arby has his hands on Bright's head, controlling the position.
Arby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arby has his feet on Bright's thighs here. He's pushed Bright off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katelynn Arby!
Our winner, Katelynn Arby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Balal Lama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lama (4) vs (0) Arby#SUB#
Lama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama controls the position from side control.
Arby prevents Lama from moving into mount.
Arby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lama takes a little break here. Arby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lama advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lama (6) vs (0) Arby#T1#
Arby is controlling an arm, preventing Lama from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Arby tries to hold on but Lama postures up.#SUB#
Lama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arby turns into him and now he's in Lama's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lama (6) vs (2) Arby
Arby postures up.
Lama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lama tries to get out of the position.
Arby slips nicely into half guard.
Lama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arby on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lama keeps working. #T2#
Lama wants to get back to full guard but Arby has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lama (6) vs (5) Arby
Lama is squirming around, avoiding Arby's attempts to control the action.
Arby moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lama (6) vs (8) Arby
Lama rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arby is looking to stall here but Lama recovers full guard.
Arby stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
Arby trying to control but Lama is working from the bottom. #T3#
Arby wants to pass the guard but Lama is keeping the position.
Arby won't allow Lama to sweep him here.
Arby wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Arby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lama (6) vs (11) Arby
Lama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lama can't do much from the bottom here.
Lama tries to improve position but can't.
Lama is trying to control Arby's posture but Arby avoids it. #SUB2#
Arby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arby trying to control the action but Lama is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lama is looking for a sweep.
Lama can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby controlling the position. #SUB2#
Arby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lama is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Arby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lama is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arby off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lama (10) vs (11) Arby#SUB#
Lama is looking for the choke from the back position but Arby is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lama is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arby is defending well though. Lama let's go of the attempt for now.
Arby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6##SUB#
Arby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Lama looking to break Arby's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arby remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lama will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Lama is persistently looking for the submission but Arby is defending it well.
Arby is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lama is looking for a choke. Arby gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Arby manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lama (10) vs (13) Arby
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Lama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Lama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Lama is retaining full guard.
Lama seems keen to control Arby's posture.
Arby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arby looking to pass the guard.
Arby wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Arby looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Lama looking to control.
#SUB#
Lama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arby defends it easily.
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Lama is retaining full guard.
Arby trying to control but Lama is working from the bottom.
Lama can't keep his opponent in guard - Arby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lama tries to roll over but Arby keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arby trying to control the action but Lama is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Arby seems to be working for a kimura but Lama defends the submission attempt.
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but Lama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lama gets full guard.
Arby trying to control but Lama is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arby is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lama wants to hit a sweep here but Arby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lama there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lama (10) vs (16) Arby
Lama is desperately trying to improve his position but Arby has a good base and remains in mount.#T10##SUB2#
Arby has hold of Lama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arby wants to control the pace but Lama is squirming around nicely.
Lama is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Arby looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lama is looking to escape. #T11##SUB2#
Arby working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lama turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arby off and cradles Lama's limp body as Arby celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Katelynn Arby!
Katelynn Arby is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rua clinches. #TD#
Rua wants the takedown. Arby is fighting it off but Rua persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arby's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Arby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arby being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Arby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Arby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua stays in close to Arby's body and controls the position.
Arby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Rua is looking to pass into half guard but Arby pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arby is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (2) Arby
Arby wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Arby has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (4) vs (2) Arby
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Arby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
Rua controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Arby keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua pushes down on Arby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Rua trying to pass the guard but Arby defending well.
Arby gets full guard.
Arby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (4) vs (4) Arby#SUB2#
Arby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6##SUB2#
Arby drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Arby as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rua screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Arby! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Katelynn Arby! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Bigbull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arby closes the distance and clinches up with Bigbull, looking for a takedown. Arby pushes Bigbull against the cage but Bigbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Bigbull drives through and clinches with Arby against the cage.
#TD#
Bigbull lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigbull (2) vs (0) Arby#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arby keeping moving, preventing Bigbull from controlling successfully.
Bigbull slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bigbull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bigbull is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arby has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bigbull is looking to defend but Arby has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bigbull! Arby pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bigbull taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Katelynn Arby! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mikie Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Arby persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Arby#SUB2#
Arby seems to be looking for submissions.
Arby works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Arby
Lee tries to control Arby's body but Arby pushes him off. Lee squirms to his side and now Arby has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (8) Arby
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arby looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Arby on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lee is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arby doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (8) Arby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Arby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Arby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (10) Arby#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Arby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arby has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (10) Arby
Lee controlling from the top position. #T2#
Lee wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Arby has locked up a guillotine! Arby's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lee is holding on here and Arby must be using up a lot of energy. Lee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Arby gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Katelynn Arby!
The defeated Mikie Lee had this to say: 'No way he beats me clean. He has to be juicing. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster Gruff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arby with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gruff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Gruff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gruff (4) vs (0) Arby
Arby is in bad spot here.
Gruff trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arby doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Arby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gruff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arby's body.
Gruff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arby on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Gruff working for the choke.
Arby rolls, trying to escape but Gruff keeps control of the position.
Gruff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Arby trying to control the hands but Gruff breaks the grip. #T2#
Gruff is trying to stick to Arby's back but Arby is turning into Gruff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gruff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arby. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gruff (4) vs (2) Arby
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Arby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gruff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arby trying to control from half guard but Gruff is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gruff sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Arby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gruff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arby.
Gruff won't allow Arby to pass to mount.
Gruff is trying to control but can't.
Arby wants to take a breather but Gruff is having none of it.
Gruff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gruff tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Arby seems to be working for a kimura but Gruff defends the submission attempt.
Gruff is looking to control Arby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gruff avoid being mounted?#T4#
Gruff is positioning himself well to prevent Arby advancing to mount.
Gruff is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gruff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arby seems to be looking for submissions.
Gruff tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gruff (4) vs (5) Arby#SUB2#
Gruff is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arby locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gruff is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katelynn Arby! |
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